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June 5, 2015Coyne's All-American's: Division II MenDivision II is the most economical of the three NCAA subsets when it comes handing out USILA All-America plaques, but there can only be 12 on Jac Coyne's All-America team.

May 26, 2015Highlight Reel: NCAA Championship VideosFive NCAA titles were captured over the Memorial Day weekend, with Denver and Maryland headlining as DI champions. NCAA.com has highlights from all the action.

May 24, 2015Matchups & Predictions: The FinalsIt's the day of the season and just four teams are standing. Who will raise the hardware in Divisions II and III when the dust settles on Sunday. Jac Coyne checks in one last time with predictions for the Big One.

May 22, 2015Limestone Has Jack Enright in Its ThoughtsThe day after Limestone found out that Jack Enright broke his neck, the coach and captains were at bedside of the South Carolina high school player. On Sunday, Enright will be close in the Saints thoughts.

May 20, 2015Limestone's Reinholdt Going the Distance This TimeHampered by a wrist injury, Reid Reinholdt played in just nine games last year, amassing only nine points. This year he has 72 points and will be playing a far bigger role if the Saints repeat.

May 20, 2015A Healthy O'Brien Brings Smiles for Le MoyneDolphin All-American defender Gerald O'Brien has missed the last two postseasons due to injury, but he's healthy this year and ready to bring a smile to the face of Le Moyne fans everywhere.

May 18, 2015Div. II Semifinals Recap: Hello, Old FriendsThey met in the 2004 national championship game and plenty of times since then. Now Le Moyne and Limestone will meet again for all the marbles after winning their semifinal contests last weekend.

May 17, 2015#LMLive Gameday: Final Three Spots for Final FourThree DI bids to the DI final four remain, with Maryland-Northwestern women and Syracuse-JHU men battling at noon and Maryland-UNC men at 2:30 to determine whose season continues, along with the WD2 final, WD3 QFs and last MD2 and MD3 semis.

May 16, 2015#LMLive Gameday: Quarterfinals Rematch CentralIt's a wall-to-wall day on the season's penultimate weekend, with three DI women's and two DI men's quarterfinals headlining - including the anticipated Notre Dame-Albany rematch at 3 in Denver.

May 15, 2015Division II Semifinal Matchups & PredictionsPhiladelphia is so close for these four teams, they are already dreaming of running up the steps like Rocky. Who will play for the belt next weekend and who will get knocked out?

May 11, 2015D-II Quarterfinal Recap: The Power of DepthBoth Limestone and Le Moyne used their stacked rosters to grind down Saturday's opponents in the quarterfinals, and attrition was even a factor in Merrimack's win.

May 5, 2015The Misunderstood Importance of the Scout TeamIt is the most maligned job on a lacrosse team, but at the same time, it is one of the most important. How do coaches handle the difficult alchemy of putting together their scout teams?

May 3, 2015Lindenwood Shakes Up Division II Men's BracketThe Lions lost in the ECAC championship game on Sunday, but Lindenwood's back-to-back wins over Seton Hill were enough to propel it into the tourney. The rest of the brackets went according to plan.

May 3, 2015Projection: The Division II Men’s BracketIn a change from last year, it's the South region bracket that has all the question marks while the North is a virtual slam dunk. Or so it seems. Here's Jac Coyne's projections for the D-II tourney field.

April 27, 2015Division II Notebook: The Hossack Legend ContinuesLindenwood's Graeme Hossack is the best long-stick middie in Division II, and he just might be the best overall player. His excellence was again on display in the Lions win over Seton Hill.

April 24, 2015Weekend Primer: Entering the End GameWe're entering the final week of action, culminating next weekend with Selection Sunday. Key games and tournaments dot the schedule this weekend in both Divisions II and III.

April 13, 2015Division II Notebook: Composure Shows for Seton HillDespite being down late to the No. 1 team in the country, the Griffins never got rattled. Composure is the new buzzword in Greensburg. Plus, LIU Post's faceoff whisperer and Le Moyne is peaking.

April 2, 2015Midweek Notes: NEWMAC Catching Beaver Fever?Babson beat Springfield for the first time since 1979, and it might be a sign of the NEWMAC's improvement. Plus, Alfred makes its mark and Tufts continues to roll.

March 30, 2015Division II Notebook: Confidence Building at MolloyThere was no question the ball was going to Joe Leonard at the end of Molloy's upset of Seton Hill, and the senior produced. Now the Lions have the needed confidence for a big fortnight. Plus, Le Moyne never changed.

March 9, 2015Division II Notebook: Strong Rebound for Le MoyneThe Dolphins' offense didn't show up against Lake Erie and let their defense down. The Le Moyne front line made amends in the win over Mercyhurst. Plus, Limestone leans on its rookies.

March 6, 2015Weekend Primer: Limestone Craving a TestPlaying No. 5 NYIT will be challenging enough, but Saints coach J.B. Clarke loves the distractions his team must handle. Plus, notable games for the weekend.

March 5, 2015Ursinus Focused on Most Important StatThey might not be the most aesthetically pleasing victories, but the Bears are 2-0 and eyeing the postseason. Also, Roanoke finds redemption against York.

February 27, 2015Morning Jac: Saint Leo Embraces Wounded WarriorWhen Lance Corporal Larry Bailey entered the Saint Leo team dinner on Thursday night, the Lions' Wounded Warrior Game against LIU Post on Friday night took on a whole new importance.

February 27, 2015Small College Weekend PrimerThere are 86 Division III men's games and 25 Division II men's contests this weekend, marking the first full slate of games this year. Jac Coyne takes a peek at a couple of matchups worthy of following.

February 23, 2015Division II Notebook: Seton Hill Digs a WinGriffins coach Brian Novotny and his assistant took six hours to shovel the field on Saturday in preparation for Sunday's tilt against Chestnut Hill. It was all worth it as the Griffins search for consistency.

February 18, 2015Morning Jac: Rollins Uses Road Trips to CopeIt's been a long two weeks since senior captain Will Hauver's untimely death rocked Rollins. And it's never a fun drive to Limestone. But the Tars can't wait to get on the bus.

February 13, 2015Morning Jac: LIU Post Finally Lifts OffThe Pioneers southern excursion got canceled last year because of weather, and it impacted the rest of the season. Post is successfully on their way to Baltimore to play Queens, and the stakes are high.

February 11, 2015Morning Jac: Mount Olive's Schedule EvolutionAfter posting a 13-3 record in just their second season, the Trojans were ready to test themselves, and it starts this week. Are they up for carrying that kind of load?

February 9, 2015Small College Notebook: Pfeiffer's Poll MotivationThe Falcons didn't crack any of the preseason polls, and that didn't go unnoticed heading into Saturday's game with No. 11 Florida Southern. After a thrilling wins, Pfeiffer should get their rankings wish.

February 6, 2015#LMRanks DII Men's Preview: No. 1 LimestoneThe first program to win a title from the south, Limestone repeated the feat for the first time in 12 years in 2014. Can they continue to spearhead the rapidly-growing region?

February 5, 2015Morning Jac: A Whole New Ballgame for QueensThe Royals announced their presence among the top flight teams in Division II last year, but now they have deal with the pressure of repeating the feat. Are they ready for the challenge?

February 5, 2015#LMRanks DII Men's Preview: No. 2 TampaIn just three years of existence, the Spartans have ascended to the heights of Division II. Will Tampa build off of last year's semifinal run or will they remain second fiddle to Limestone in the South?

February 4, 2015#LMRanks DII Men's Preview: No. 3 LIU PostLIU Post took a surprise ticket to the dance and parlayed it into a shot at the national title. The Pioneers came up short, but now they have both the experience and talent to take another shot.

February 3, 2015#LMRanks DII Men's Preview: No. 4 AdelphiThe Panthers are still on the prowl for their eighth championship, snapping their 13-year dry spell. Does Adelphi have enough to power its way through the North?

February 2, 2015#LMRanks DII Men's Preview: No. 5 Le MoyneIt was another strong year for the Dolphins even with the quarterfinal ouster. The Northeast-10 and the North region are once again loaded with contenders, but Le Moyne is certainly among that group.

January 31, 2015#LMRanks DII Men's Preview: No. 15-6 BreakdownOur Division II men's lacrosse 2015 preview kicks off with a breakdown of the sharks circling the water outside of the Top 5 - teams No. 15-6 in our Nike/LM preseason rankings.

January 14, 2015Regional Shakeup Imminent in Division II MenA substantial imbalance in the NCAA Division II men's lacrosse landscape has the committee weighing changes that are not universally popular. But new NCAA tournament selection criteria could help assuage those fears.

December 4, 2014LMU Hoping to Brighten Chris Smith's HolidaysIt's supposed to be a joyful time of year, but for Lincoln Memorial's Chris Smith, it has only brought the death of a mentor and his house burning to the ground in the past week. The Railsplitters are hoping to bring him some goodwill.

November 21, 2014#BestOfLax: Best Individual Breakthrough RundownMaybe you hadn't heard of these five when the season got underway, but they sure made their presence known by the time it was through - who gets your vote for breakthrough player?

October 30, 2014Small College Notebook: An Awkward PhaseBoth Division II and III are entering a growth stage where new programs are viewed as both a blessing and a curse. Fortunately, it's just part of being the fastest growing sport in the country and these issues so too shall pass.

October 24, 2014Georgian Court (N.J.) Adding Men's in 2016Looking to continue its growth as a newly coeducational institution, Georgian Court (N.J.) is adding men's lacrosse to its athletic offerings as a Division II program.

October 23, 2014D2 Conference Snapshot: Western IntercollegiateIt's been a wild offseason for the WILA, including teams leaving, programs folding, schools adding and brand new coaching staffs. Is there a little peace somewhere in the near future for lacrosse's frontier schools?

October 23, 2014D2 Conference Snapshot: Sunshine StateTampa's run to the national semifinals was a nice start to the Sunshine State Conference's existence, but are there headwinds in store for Florida's finest?

October 22, 2014D2 Conference Snapshot: South AtlanticThe inaugural SAC campaign got off to a roaring start with Queens earning an NCAA bid. It's a solid beginning, but this league has a ways to go before it can be considered a power conference.

October 22, 2014D2 Conference Snapshot: Northeast-10It's the largest conference in all of college lacrosse, but just three teams have been relevant in the NE-10 over the past five years. Will that trend continue or is there someone else ready to crack the upper echelon?

October 21, 2014D2 Conference Snapshot: ECACThe ECAC had its tourney berths trimmed from three in '13 to one last year. And that team couldn't make it out of the quarterfinals. What can the league expect this spring?

October 21, 2014D2 Conference Snapshot: East Coast ConferenceEveryone knew it would be weird when the ECC adopted a conference tournament for the first time, but nobody could have guessed it would turn the whole world upside down like it did. What does Division II's top league have in store in '15?

October 20, 2014D2 Conference Snapshot: Conference CarolinasConference Carolinas has been Limestone's institutional playground from the dawn of time. The league will add a couple of teams to get back up to seven programs, but the Saints will continue to march.

October 2, 201430 in 30: Wood, Mercy Eyeing Bigger PrizesDespite leading Division II in points and points per game, Mercy's Jesse Wood was ignored by the All-American committee. The numbers may not be the same, but Wood and the Mavericks are planning on having a season that cannot be ignored.

September 2, 2014Midsummer Night's Power Ranking: Division IIThe lawns are browning up and the chill from last year's brutal winter is starting to be forgotten. It's that time of year when Jac Coyne computes his offseason power rankings for men's D-II.

May 25, 2014The 2012 Loss Fuels Limestone's TitleThis edition of the Saints has a completely different feel from the '12 edition that might have been more talented, but the experience carried over in Limestone's win.